Anyone used "Zeosand" in place of regular sand?

[Poconos]

Any explanation why not to add stuff to the skimmer? I guess I can understand acid but things like borax, baking soda, and 6% bleach are pretty benign I would think.
Al

[matt4x4]

I've been using Zeolite, and I do Add stuff through the skimmer, it has NEVER caused a problem.
I do understand why you'd have to backwash on first use, the zeobrite/lite is a mineral and during transport it actually grinds against itself creating a fine powder, this powder needs to be eliminated and not blown into your pool.
However, if it goes into your pool, just shut the pump off for a day or two, let it settle (even adding some floculant will help bind it with the rest of the foreign stuff), add some DE into the skimmer and vac it out - the DE will catch it and you can backwash it out.

[bassadict69]

No explanations other than that the zeolite is REAL temperamental about what goes through it & will need to be recharged (or something like that) more often.

[slater1182]

anyone useing Zeosand mixed with regular sand? is that ok? good/bad? thanks

[aylad]

I wouldn't mix the two--as Carl said, you'll likely get the disadvantages of both. I switched to zeosand in the middle of last year and frankly I think it does a better job (although it's harder to get out of the pool than regular sand)

Janet